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7 takeaways from a study on B2B thought leadership; why it works or doesn’t

Sword and the Script | B2B

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

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New Study Indicates Men are Scared to Mentor Women: Why This is a Step in the Wrong Direction

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In fact, a recent study by LeanIn.Org looked at how workplace behavior has changed in the wake of #MeToo. . The Harvard Business Review conducted a study pre- and post-#MeToo to gain a quantifiable understanding of how the movement impacted workplace dynamics. Final Thoughts on Equitable Mentorship and Combating Gender Bias.

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B2B Podcasting: The What, Why and How of Better B2B Podcasts

Top Rank Marketing

On the flipside, the low barrier of entry means it’s hard to get a new podcast noticed. In other words, this study showed that 75% of B2B decision-makers are listening to podcasts. Of course, you can make your recordings far more elaborate, but simplicity isn’t a barrier to success. Podcasts are very easy to create and launch.

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How Buyers Buy: 3 Trends in Buyer Behavior that Every Technology and Software Firm Should Consider

Hinge Marketing

At the same time, technology & software firms operate in a crowded market place with relatively low barriers to entry, and services are often viewed by buyers as commodities. At the Hinge Research Institute , we’ve studied more than 40,000 buyers and sellers–giving us unparalleled insight into the professional services industry.

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Overcoming the Challenges of Industrial Marketing for Manufacturers: Strategies for Lead Generation and Growing Sales

Tiecas

Industrial marketing tactics such as social media, email, and thought leadership content help us increase brand visibility and establish ourselves as industry experts. Industrial marketing helps us showcase our unique selling points through targeted messaging, case studies, and customer testimonials.

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Using Premium Content to Attract B2B Buyers

Hinge Marketing

In short, it helps establish you as a thought leader in your space. The first is in content marketing or thought leadership marketing programs. In this article, we will be focusing primarily on the use of premium content in the context of thought leadership and content marketing. Uses of Premium Content.

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Top 3 B2B Content Marketing Strategies

SmartBug Media

Businesses don’t want to forget blogging because it’s easily accessible with a low barrier to entry for prospective customers. You’ll want to publish a mix of blog articles such as content roundups, problem-solving content, and thought leadership. The more variety you include in your B2B marketing content, the better.